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Skin, Hair, Nails Abnormalities Flashcards

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is a common benign tumor of blood vessels in the skin

it often appears as a red or purplish, raised birthmark, which can vary in size and shape

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Hemangioma

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type of vascular birthmark characterize by a flat, pink to dark red patch on the skin.

Doesn’t fade with age and can be quite large

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Port Wine Stain

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are small, red skin lesions with a central red spot resembling spider legs

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Spider angioma

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Usually bluish-purple, soft and compressible lesions

Commonly found in the ears, lips.

Caused by the dilation of blood vessels

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Venous Lake

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tiny, red to purple spots that appear on the skin due to small bloo vessel bleeding

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Petechiae

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refers to larger patches of purple or red discoloration on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin

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Purpura

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medical term for bruise

appears as a discolored are on the skin due to blood acculumating beneath the surface

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Ecchymosis

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localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels

appears as a swollen, painful area with a bluish or purplish hue.

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Hematoma

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9
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are small, flat, and discolored spots on the skin

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Macule

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are larger areas of discoloration

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Patch

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are small raised bumps on the skin. While the other one is larger, flat topped elevated areas

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Papule and Plaque

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are firm, solid masses beneath the skin. The other one is considered as abnormal growth

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Nodule and Tumor

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small, fluid-filled blisters

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Vesicle

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are larger blisters.

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Bulla

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raised, red, and itchy skin welts often caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite.

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Wheal

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small, pus-filled blister on the skin’s surface. They are commonly seen in acne or bacterial skin infections.

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Pustule

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closed sacs filled with fluid or semi-solid material.

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Cysts

18
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refers to the thinning of the skin, making it appear fragile and translucent.

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Atrophy

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are shallow, open sores on the skin’s surface.

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Erosion

20
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thickening and hardening of the skin due to chronic irritation or scratching.

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Lichenification

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are flakes of dead skin that can accumulate on the skin’s surface. They are commonly seen in conditions like psoriasis.

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Scales

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are dried discharge, such as pus or blood, that forms on the surface of a wound or skin lesion.

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Crust

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is a sore or open wound that penetrates through the skin and may involve underlying tissue

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Ulcer

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is a narrow, deep crack or groove in the skin. They are often painful and can occur in conditions like eczema or dry skin.

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Fissure

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is a mark left on the skin after the healing of a wound or surgical incision.

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Scar

26
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is a fungal skin infection characterized by circular, red, scaly lesions.

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Tinea Corporis

27
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This type of viral infetion presents red spots

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Measles

28
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This type of viral infetion presents pinkish spots

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German Measles

29
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This type of viral infetion presents itchy and fluid filled blisters

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Chickenpox or Varicella

30
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causes cold sores or genital herpes with painful, fluid-filled blisters.

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Herpes Simplex

31
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painful rash along nerve pathways.

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Herpes zoster

32
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is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches.

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Psoriasis

33
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is an itchy rash caused by skin contact with an irritant or allergen.

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Contact Dermatitis

34
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red, itchy, and inflamed skin patches. It often starts in childhood.

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Eczema

35
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contagious bacterial infection that causes red sores or blisters that burst and form a honey-colored crust.

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Impetigo

36
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a skin condition characterized by oily, scaly patches, often occurring on the scalp (dandruff) or face.

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Seborrhea

37
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fungal infection of the scalp, leading to hair loss and sometimes the formation of scaly, itchy patches.

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Tinea Capitis

38
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an autoimmune condition causing hair loss in small, round patches on the scalp or body.

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Alopecia Areata

39
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is inflammation of hair follicles, appearing as red pimples

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Folliculitis

40
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Also known as boils

is a painful, pus-filled lump caused by a deeper infection.

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Furuncle

41
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excessive hair growth in women in areas where men typically grow hair, such as the face or chest.

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Hirsutism

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